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#488. Central America Group Map Project
Social Studies, level: Middle
Posted Tue Jun 23 10:05:44 PDT 1998 by Cindy Hopkins ().
Williamston Middle School, Williamston, Ingham
Materials Required: Poster Paper, Colored Pencils, Large Floor/Table Space, Guide Map
Activity Time: 4-5 days using approx. 40-50 minutes/day
Concepts Taught: Awareness of Map Components; Placement of Cen. Am. Countries; Reinforce Enlargement Strategies
1. Place students into groups of 3 or 4. 2. Students will use the guide map to enlarge a map of Central America onto the poster paper. 3. Have students brainstorm strategies they have used in the past to enlarge maps/figures. 4. Review/ Discuss the rubric for the activity so students are aware of what their maps should contain and what will be graded. Title,Legend,Boundries,Labels(Countries,Capitals,Oceans,Major Landforms),Compass Rose,Scale,Accuracy,Neatness,Group Evaluation 5. Allow students to move into their groups to decide on the strategy they will use to complete the task. 6. Allow students 4-5 days to complete this activity.
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